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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDev & Tech Svcs - 2004-04-05DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES APRIL 57 2004 CITY OF KITCHENER The Development and Technical Services Committee met this date commencing at 7:03 p.m. Present: Chair - Councillor C. Weylie Mayor C. Zehr, Councillors J. Smola, B. Vrbanovic, M. Galloway and G. Lorentz Staff: G. Stewart, General Manager of Development and Technical Services J. Willmer, Director of Planning Services R. Shamess, Director of Engineering Services J. McBride, Director of Transportation Planning L. Masseo, Manager of Design and Development D. Ross, Senior Planner L. MacDonald, City Solicitor K. Stork, Planner D. Trask, Deputy Fire Chief R. Gosse, Committee Administrator DTS-04-042 NOISE BY-LAW EXEMPTION ROAD AND WATERMAIN RE-CONSTRUCTION VICTORIA STREET, CHARLES STREET, KING STREET AND PARK STREET BRIDGEPORT - CENTRE WARD AND WEST - VICTORIA PARK WARD The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-04-042, dated March 22, 2004, dealing with a Noise By-law exemption for road and watermain re- construction. On motion by Councillor B. Vrbanovic - it was resolved: "That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, the City of Kitchener and its contractor(s) be exempt from the provisions of Chapter 450 Noise of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code Article 6 Construction Work during the reconstruction projects listed as City of Kitchener Contract Nos. T04-008 and T03-034. The request for the exemption is between the hours of 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. for the period from March 17, 2004 to September 30, 2004." DTS-04-043 AUTUMN HILL CRESCENT NO STOPPING FOREST - ROCKWAY WARD The Committee was in receipt of Development and Technical Services Department report DTS- 04-043, dated March 25, 2004, regarding the "No Stopping" regulation on the north side of Autumn Hill Crescent. On motion by Councillor B. Vrbanovic - it was resolved: "That the "No Stopping Anytime 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday" regulation on the north side of Autumn Hill Crescent between Westheights Drive to a point 125m west of Westheights Drive be extended to a point 243m west of Westheights Drive; and further, That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended accordingly." DTS-04-030 ZC 03/06/S/SL SAVIC HOMES LIMITED (IN TRUST) STRASBURG ROAD AND BLEAMS ROAD SOUTH WARD The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-04-030, dated March 3, 2004, dealing with Zone Change Application ZC 03/06/S/SL for property located at Strasburg and Bleams Roads. DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES APRIL 5, 2004 - 26- CITY OF KITCHENER 3. DTS-04-030 ZC 03/06/S/SL (CONT'D) Ms. D. Ross provided an overview of the zone change application, noting that the property is currently zoned Service Station Zone (C-7) and the application proposes that the property be re- zoned Residential (R-6). Ms. Ross advised that the applicant is proposing to develop the property for residential use and has submitted a preliminary site plan. She added that originally the applicant had proposed a 15 townhouse unit development but following comments received from the public as a result of the statutory notice, staff worked with the applicant to amend the layout and reduce the number of townhouse units to 13. Ms. Ross concluded her presentation, stating that staff were recommending that the zone change application be approved in the form shown in the proposed by-law attached to the staff report. Mr. Bill Corbett, 218 The Country Way, attended representing many of the residents in the area of the subject lands. Mr. Corbett advised that the area residents are objecting to the proposed re- zoning, based mainly on the issue of incompatibility with the surrounding properties. He pointed out that 81 residents signed the objection which equals approximately 92% of those within the 120 metre notice area. He explained that when many of the residents purchased their properties they understood that the subject property would be used as a gas station and saw this as a buffer between the intersection of Strasburg and Bleams Roads and the rear of their properties. The proposed townhouse development does not offer this same buffer for the existing properties with the reduced rear yard setbacks. Mr. Corbett also raised a concern with respect to traffic, advising that with no parking being allowed on Strasburg or Bleams Roads, visitors to the townhouse complex may park on The Country Way then walk through the existing walkway to the development. Mr. Corbett concluded his presentation, stating that the area residents were not opposed to commercial development on the subject property as long as it is compatible with the existing residential neighbourhood, but they do oppose the 13 unit townhouse development. He added that he would be willing to meet with the developer and staff to discuss what would be a compatible development on the subject property. Mr. Sam Head, Dryden Smith and Head Planning Consultants, attended representing the applicant, stating that his client was in support of the staff recommendation. Mr. Head advised that the proposed re-zoning conforms to the Municipal Plan; that parking requirements have been met for the proposed development; and that City and Regional staff are in support with respect to the overall plan and, in particular, the implications of the development on traffic in the area. Mr. Head requested Council support for the zone change application. In answer to a question from the Committee, Mr. Head advised that his client is willing to enter into discussions with the area residents with respect to the site plan in an attempt to resolve any outstanding issues. Councillor B. Vrbanovic advised that in his opinion the proposed plan appears to be a proper use of the subject property but there are some outstanding issues that the applicant, City staff and the area residents need to discuss in an attempt to resolve them. On motion by Councillor B. Vrbanovic - it was resolved: "That subject to further consultation with the area residents, Zone Change Application ZC 03/06/S/SL, for Savic Homes Limited, to change the zoning on the subject lands, on Strasburg Road at Bleams Road, from Service Station Zone (C-7) to Residential Six Zone (R-6) on lands legally described as Block "P", RP 1416, in the City of Kitchener, be approved in the form shown in the attached "Proposed By-law", dated March 3, 2004, without conditions." DTS-04-022 PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 30T-02206 HALLMAN CONSTRUCTION LTD. LACKNER BOULEVARD CHICOPEE - GRAND RIVER WARD The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-04-022, dated March 1, 2004, dealing with a proposed Plan of Subdivision to be located on Lackner Boulevard south of Victoria Street. DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES APRIL 5, 2004 - 27'- CITY OF KITCHENER 4. DTS-04-022 PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 30T-02206 (CONT'D) Ms. D. Ross provided a brief overview of the Plan of Subdivision 30T-02026, located on Lackner Boulevard south of Victoria Street. Ms. Ross explained that the developer is proposing to consolidate 3 multiple residential blocks with the blocks created in a previously approved plan of subdivision and develop all the lands together. Ms. Ross advised that the proposed plan conforms to the Municipal Plan designation and zoning. Mr. Paul Britton, MacNaughton Hermsen Britton Clarkson, representing the applicant was in attendance to answer any questions from the Committee. There were no questions and no other delegations to speak on the application. On motion by Councillor B. Vrbanovic - it was resolved: "That the recommendation contained in Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-04-022 regarding Plan of Subdivision 30T-02206 (Hallman Construction Ltd) be adopted." DTS-04-039 REPEAL OF COMMUNITY PLANS CHICOPEE - GRAND RIVER WARD, FAIRVIEW - GATEWAY WARD, SOUTH WARD AND FOREST - ROCKWAY WARD The Committee was in receipt of Development and Technical Services Department report DTS- 04-039, dated March 9, 2004, regarding the repeal of the community plans for various wards. Ms. K. Stork provided an overview of the staff report, noting that the purpose of a community plan was to help guide development but that a plan does not have any legal status like that of a Municipal Plan or Zoning By-law. Ms. Stork added that the 8 plans being proposed for repeal have been in place for the past 30 years and in almost all cases the lands to which the plans relate to have been developed; therefore, the purpose of the community plans have been met. Ms. Laurie Schultz, 2098 Old Mill Road, attended representing the Lower Doon Neighbourhood Association and advised that most of the area residents had only recently received notice of this Committee meeting to deal with the repeal of a community plan. Ms. Schultz raised a concern that repealing the Lower Doon Secondary Plan would be premature at this time, as not all large vacant properties have been developed. She suggested that the community plan should not be repealed and that it continue to help guide in development of the vacant properties. Ms. Schultz concluded her presentation saying that in the past, secondary plans have had weight in guiding development and although not having any legal status, there is a need to maintain the Lower Doon Secondary Plan. The Committee raised concerns with the possibility of repealing the Lower Doon plan prematurely and requested that staff meet with the Neighbourhood Association to discuss the need to maintain the plan. On motion by Councillor B. Vrbanovic - it was resolved: "That the following recommendation contained in Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-04-039, dated March 9, 2004, be deferred and referred to the April 26, 2004 Development and Technical Services Committee meeting, to allow further consultation with the Neighbourhood Association: "That the following plans be repealed in their entireties: · Block Plan 66 · Country Hills West Secondary Plan · Forest Heights Community Concept Plan · Forest Heights West Community Plan · Grand River North Community Plan DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES APRIL 5, 2004 5. DTS-04-039 - 28- REPEAL OF COMMUNITY PLANS (CONT'D) Grand River South Area 1 Community Plan Lower Doon Secondary Plan Pioneer Park West Community Plan." 6. ADJOURNMENT On motion, the meeting adjourned at 7:54 p.m. CITY OF KITCHENER R. Gosse, Deputy City Clerk